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| -Adonis- said: Can someone explain to me why everyone's making such a big deal out of this? I've been on Steam for a very long time—I've had my PC games in digital format for at least 10 years, and they haven't disappeared; I still have them. What's the difference? |
I don't think there is a meaningful difference for 70% of playstation gamers who primarily are digital anyway. Although a difference between PSN and PC is that PC has multiple storefronts and more market competition. Software price averages will likely increase.
For the 30% who lean towards physical, Sony are taking their preferred method of game ownership away.
For anyone who bought a disc based PS5 Sony are essentially killing one of the key functionalities it was sold on.
Most people on this site sit within the more dedicated side of the 30%. What's ironic is that the most core audience for the PS6 (the first 10 so mil to rush out and buy it regardless of price) are more likely to be those who also care about physical media.
Last edited by Otter - on 01 July 2026
